Dan Kamys


Roles


MCAA


Editorial Director - 1980- Current

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, a...


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From the Editor: Acronyms: What PM Means to Me
May 2017

Acronyms are ever-present in our daily lives. Readers of this magazine will be familiar with OSHA, EPA, and associations like ABAA, USGBC and AIA, to name only a few. Having just taken the helm as editor of Masonry Design and this being my first issue, I

Industry Outlook: A Rising Trend in Efficiency and Profitability
May 2017

To be average is acceptable, but not optimal. A great way to improve profitability is to have a strong understanding of your firm’s financial metrics and accounting activities. This information isn’t only for executive-level leaders, either. Engineers at

Urbahn Architects Complete Renovation of Historic Morgan Avenue Subway Station
May 2017

The New York City architectural and planning firm of Urbahn Architects has completed the renovation of the historic Morgan Avenue subway station house for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Serving the L train line, the Morgan Avenue statio

Dodge Data & Analytics and Dexter + Chaney Partner to Streamline Document and Bid Management Workflows
May 2017

Dodge Data & Analytics and Dexter + Chaney, a leading provider of construction management software, announced that they will promote and provide Dodge PlanRoom 2017 to Dexter + Chaney subscribers. Dodge PlanRoom 2017 is a simple, secure service for contr

Imaging Laser Scanning With Push-Button Operation, Mobile App
May 2017

Leica Geosystems has created the smallest and easiest to use imaging laser scanner in the world: the BLK360. At the same time, Autodesk has created the ReCap Pro mobile app.

Masonry Anchors Live/Work/Play Environments
May 2017

Our buildings reflect our society, and as technology and other trends blur the traditional lines between work and home, the spaces where we live, work and play mirror these changes. Masonry often performs a big role in these multi-use facilities, creatin

Achieving Authentic, Traditional Design for a Technology Campus of the Future
May 2017

Long established as one of the nation’s top banking centers, Charlotte, N.C., is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. One of the drivers for Charlotte’s robust growth is the city’s attractiveness to businesses looking to relocate or expand

The Future of Interior Design: Virtual Showrooms and Augmented Catalogs
May 2017

Interior design is in the process of being completely revamped as new technologies enter the playing field.1 By looking toward the future, particularly the nascent technologies of virtual, augmented and mixed reality, interior designers are finding new w

Vectorworks: BIM Software for Masonry Design
May 2017

Because of the iterative nature of design, most designers use several software applications for the different design phases of a project. This can be both frustrating and a waste of precious time and resources.

BIM in the Cloud: Modelo Enhances BIM Processes
May 2017

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been around for a while, but has recently been getting a lot of attention in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The question is, why should AEC firms adopt BIM into their workflow? By in

The Next Generation of Sefaira Architecture
May 2017

Sefaira has launched a major upgrade to Sefaira Architecture, cloud-based software that enables project teams to design high-performance buildings by helping them understand their energy use, environmental impact and occupant experience.

Construction OS Connects People, Applications and Devices
May 2017

Construction OS Connects People, Applications and Devices

Verity: Find Mistakes Before They Become Expensive Problems
May 2017

Verity™ can dramatically reduce the financial impact that results from fixing poorly constructed, out-of-tolerance work.

Raken: Professional Daily Reports From Mobile Devices
May 2017

For daily reporting and compliance management on the jobsite, Raken has been named the #1 Daily Reporting Software App and Top 5 Mobile App for Construction at AGC National.

Bluebeam Revu 2017: New Features and Enhancements
May 2017

Using an open source format, Revu enables a common data environment that maintains data integrity, improves project communication and streamlines processes.